Town Pop. 656

Living in Laugharne: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Laugharne comes out at 46/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the SA33 postcode district, Laugharne ranks 5th.

Against the wider SA33 district average of 41/100, that is 5 points above. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Transport (6) and lifestyle (17) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see SA33 postcode district.

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Laugharne scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 25 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  2. 2 The Grist 5 crimes
  3. 3 Dylan'S Walk 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 2.121 · PM2.5 3.846 · PM10 6.107 µg/m³
86
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital49.8 mi
Weston General Hospital71.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital77.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust41.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCOACH & HORSES SURGERY3.7 mi
GP capacity1,197 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Carmarthenshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate48.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.4%Unemployed3.9%Retired31.6%Student2.7%Other inactive13.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary28.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership67.2%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
57
Council tax Carmarthenshire · 2025-26
A £1,488
B £1,736
C £1,984
D £2,232
E £2,728
F £3,224
G £3,720
H £4,464
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Ferryside 4.1 mi
Kidwelly 6.7 mi
Whitland 7.3 mi
J49 M4 17.2 mi
J48 M4 17.5 mi
J48 M4 18 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Laugharne in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Llansteffan 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
St Clears 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pwll-trap 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ferryside 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Pendine 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Meidrim 46 6.3 mi away ⇄
Whitland 47 7.1 mi away ⇄
Kidwelly 44 7.3 mi away ⇄
Tavernspite 46 7.6 mi away ⇄
Mynyddygarreg 43 8.0 mi away ⇄
Carmarthen 50 8.8 mi away ⇄
Pembrey 47 9.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Laugharne a nice place to live?

Laugharne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Laugharne is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Laugharne?

Laugharne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Laugharne

SA33 41 ⇄

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